Tis the season to be jolly

I'll admit, before break the season wasn't so jolly.  I wanted to be doing many other things than school and long hours of ballet rehearsals, but break has started, and the Nutcracker performance was amazing. 

Over the weekend some friends of mine visited and we went skiing yesterday, which was really fun.  I miss them already.  I have a gingerbread party planned for tomorrow with some dance friends, and christmas shopping is well under way.

Ans so, the season has indeed become jolly.  Some well needed away-from-the-computer time, some family time, and baking time has come and it is most welcome.

A time of relaxation and family sounds perfect.

I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas. 

Lillian ♥

"And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord." (Luke 2:8-11)

Be Now: Fashion blogging

Hey guys, so a friend of mine has this new fashion blog, and it's pretty terrific!

Go check out Be Now.

It's what I miss writing about most.  Maybe I'll get back into it. 

Lillian ♥

That time of Year

Really loving taking shots of things from above like this.  I think it looks cool.

Hot chocolate is just about the best thing ever.  Hot cocoa is pretty good, and the instant kind has a certain charm to it, good for adding to coffee at church on Sunday mornings.  But I will forever be a fan of hot chocolate.  Writing this now and looking at this picture of deliciousness just reminds me how much I love hot chocolate.  Melting chocolate and whisking it with cream and milk and a bit of chocolate malt ovaltine.  Mini marshmellows on top.  It's all just so yummy. 

The only thing is, I'd rather drink cold things in the winter.  But I make exceptions. 

Someone has a terrific monkey stamp that they tried out on the wall at the rec center, which is also where our church meets.

We're in those last few days before break that I need to dig into and study, but all I really want to do is drink hot chocolate and watch movies, read and play games with my family. 

I've already got a growing list of movies (including Clue: the movie, and Calendar Girls) and new books from the library on my shelf.    I've added peppermint ice cream and mini marshmallows to the grocery list.  And... I've been putting off homework. 

I've been mulling over the idea of going back to dance as my ache to perform grows, and we come closer to the performance of Nutcracker that I will not be in.

I've been thinking and praying about my future husband, and wrote him a letter. 

I've rearranged my room, and put up christmas lights. 

What's been on your mind?

Lillian ♥

Bringing out the scissors and the paper

Time for the paper snowflakes.

"Be still and know that I am God." (Psalm 46:10a)

This verse is like a hug.  Such a simple reassurance of God's vastness, we need only to be still and trust Him.

This.

Lillian ♥